perfect sleep

In his show Dr. Amen, the author of “Change your brain, change your body”, asks his audience: “ Have you ever received a chest pain diagnosis?”…

A few years ago I developed this peculiar and rather frightening condition – extreme chest pain, wheezing and difficulty breathing, a pulse rate of about 220 and an irregular heartbeat. I could barely walk! My doctors were puzzled, and I was completely terrified…

Dr. Amen explains: “Chest pain is a symptom might be of a heart attack, indigestion; of bad cold or lung congestion; stab wound to the chest”, or as it was in my case – inflammation of the rib cartilage and muscle tissue.

Just like chest pain, insomnia is a symptom.  A symptom of imbalance; a symptom of something that is not quite right; a symptom of unmet needs or unresolved emotions.

“ At some level – whether it’s physical, mental or emotional – we haven’t finished extracting what is helpful to us and eliminating what is indigestible. On the physical level, indigestion is caused by bad food or by weak digestion and leads to conditions like heartburn, a contributor to insomnia. Mental indigestion is the inability to let go of a certain incident or thought – usually an unpleasant experience. Emotional indigestion is the reoccurrence of a feeling, often sadness or anger, long after the precipitating event. The emotion has not been sufficiently digested and remains just under the surface, springing up for no apparent reason – and keeping us awake at night” writes Carrie Demers, MD and Ayurvedic practitioner.

Ayurveda, the holistic medical practice of India, and a sister science to yoga, recognizes the imbalance in Vata and Pitta doshas  as the lead cause of emotional and mental indigestion, and a principal source of insomnia. We’ll take time to determine your dosha (body-mind constitution) and current state of doshic balance during the Perfect Sleep workshop.

The Perfect Sleep workshop, rooted in the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda, is both informative and experiential. Practice 7 Steps of Emotional Release and Progressive Relaxation to eliminate mental and emotional indigestion. Learn exercises to help you fall asleep and stay asleep by facilitation physical, mental and emotional cleansing. Explore breathing techniques and ayurvedic supplements tailored to your specific needs and create a relaxing nighttime routine that fits your schedule.

Tired of being tired? Try these simple, effective practices from yoga and ayurveda to help you relax, sleep better and ultimately, live better.

Latest research links sleep disorders and sleep deprivation to increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and stroke.  Register today!